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Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Thursday's headlines include: * More Ethics Training For Legislators * Former BP Chief Is New CEO Of Wyo Startup * Powell Man Says He Didn’t Leave Dog To Die
Mac WatsonApril 02, 2026
Tom Lubnau: The Price of Voting. No Privacy.
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes, "If you voted in Wyoming, your personal information now lives in a massive federal database which is shared across agencies, combined with other datasets, and stored who-knows-where in the cloud. Forever. Because databases don’t forget."
Tom LubnauApril 02, 2026
Will A Wyoming Ranch Family’s Land Swap Proposal Unlock 250 Million Tons of Coal?
One of Campbell County’s oldest homesteading families is proposing a land swap and sale that could unlock 250 million tons of coal on Wyoming state land. Supporters pitch it as a win-win for the ranch and the state — but how much is the coal worth?
David MadisonApril 01, 2026
CheckGate Fallout: Legislature To Get More Ethics Training
The Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council decided Wednesday to add more ethics training for state legislators. The move comes in the wake of the House CheckGate a controversy this past session.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2026
Guest Column: Permanent Mineral Trust Fund Saved Wyoming; "Best Vote I Ever Cast"
Guest columnist Rex Arney writes, "The Permanent Mineral Trust Fund provides financial stability with income available to meet essential obligations during economic downturns and reducing pressure to raise taxes. Supporting the creation of the Trust Fund was the best vote I ever cast."
Guest ColumnApril 01, 2026
Rodeo Champs Honored By White House For First Time In 40 Years Is Huge Boost For Sport
The Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association says rodeo champions being celebrated at the White House for the first time in more than 40 years is a huge boost for the sport. "It's a good time to wear a cowboy hat," the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association said.
Kate MeadowsApril 01, 2026
Transgender Woman Challenges 'What Is A Woman Act' In Wyoming Supreme Court
A Natrona County transgender woman is challenging the What is a Woman Act in the Wyoming Supreme Court to change the sex on a birth certificate. The law defines sex by biological status from birth. The challenger calls it unconstitutional.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2026
Powell Man Refutes Claims He Left A 200-Pound Dog 'To Die’ On Highway
Powell resident Pete Pepping says he did everything he could to avoid hitting a 200-pound dog on Highway 14A on Monday. Although some on social media say he left it "there to die," he said he "pulled over right away. I was freaking out. I called 911."
Andrew RossiApril 01, 2026
Former BP CEO To Lead Prometheus Hyperscale’s $30B Wyoming Data Center Buildout
Former BP chief Bernard Looney has been named CEO of Wyoming startup Prometheus Hyperscale, which plans two AI data centers totaling $30 billion. Looney says Wyoming’s energy edge makes it the right place for the buildout.
Renée JeanApril 01, 2026
Laramie Serial Flasher Accused Of Exposing Himself To Teen Girl
A Laramie man with at least three convictions for flashing girls and women has been charged with exposing himself to a 14-year-old girl. He was bound over to felony-level court Monday, and could get 5-12 years in prison if convicted.
Greg JohnsonApril 01, 2026
By The Numbers: Wyoming Agriculture Is A $1.6 Billion Industry
Wyoming agriculture may be 93% family owned farms and ranches, but it’s grown into a $1.6 billion industry. The numbers show cattle is the largest driver, and tiny Goshen County is the state’s agriculture giant with production of more than $204 million.
Kate MeadowsApril 01, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Jake NicholsApril 01, 2026
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Tuesday's headlines include: * Goodbye Little America * New Diesel Rule: Good Or Not? * Finally Some Winter Weather For Wyo
Mac WatsonApril 01, 2026
Famous Wyoming Diesel Mechanic Worries New EPA Rule Causes More Harm Than Good
Wyoming's most famous diesel mechanic, his techy son, and a third well-known mechanic who suffered federal prosecution all worry the EPA's new rule against "DEF" sensors could hurt engines overall.
Clair McFarlandApril 01, 2026
Dave Simpson: Impaired Engineer Went Right Past My Place
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, “Had the impaired engineer not stopped the train where he did, a collision at the downtown depot – in the very center of Cheyenne - could have been reminiscent of that disaster three years ago in East Palestine, Ohio.”
Dave SimpsonApril 01, 2026
On 1-Year Anniversary Of Stuffed Dog Rescue, Little Boy Sends Sheriff Thank You
A St. Louis boy didn't forget the rescue of his stuffed dog along I-80 last year. It meant so much to him that he sent the Carbon County sheriff a hand-written note and some gooey cakes to thank them. "I sleep with him every night," the little boy wrote.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 31, 2026
Wyoming To Get Critical Moisture And Colder Temperatures This Week
A wave of wetter weather will ripple across Wyoming this week, bringing colder temperatures and up to two feet of desperately needed snow in the mountains. “Any snowflake, any raindrop that we can get is good,” said meteorologist Don Day.
Andrew RossiMarch 31, 2026
‘Mommy’s Dead’: Man Charged With Killing Woman With Daughter In Room To Face Trial
“Mommy’s dead” is one of the statements a young girl made after a woman was found shot in a Riverton motel room. Her father has been bound over to felony court to face trial on a charge of second-degree murder.
Greg JohnsonMarch 31, 2026
End Of An Era: Little America Hotel Near Green River Being Torn Down
After decades as a popular oasis on I-80 in southwest Wyoming, the Little America hotel near Green River is being torn down. It needed "so many repairs that it’s not cost-effective," the general manager said. The business is shifting to an RV Park.
Renée JeanMarch 31, 2026
Retired Judge Won't Let Pro-Choice Group Lump New Challenge Into Old Case
A retired Wyoming judge Tuesday refused to let abortion-rights advocates include new heartbeat-ban challenge into their older case . He ruled the nearly trial-ready case is too far along to introduce their latest challenge.
Clair McFarlandMarch 31, 2026
Cheyenne Man Gets 8-10 Years For Shooting Of Teen In "Quick Draw" Game
A 21-year-old Cheyenne man Tuesday was sentenced to 8–10 years in prison for shooting a 16-year-old friend in the head during a “quick draw” game with loaded handguns. “I didn’t even know I had a live round in the chamber,” he told an investigator.
Dale KillingbeckMarch 31, 2026
Judge Rejects Plea Deal, Gives Wheatland Band Teacher Harsher Molestation Term
A Platte County judge Monday rejected a plea deal and sentenced former teacher Evan Bradley to 49–57 years in prison for sexually abusing two students. “I’m not going to abide by the plea agreement,” the judge said. “I’m going to increase the sentence."
Clair McFarlandMarch 31, 2026
"At Least It's Not A Zebra": Powell Dog Owners Make Case To Keep Their Pets
A Powell family facing the prospect of giving up two of their four dogs because of a city ordinance, made their case Monday to change the town rule. “If you think our dogs are noisy, wait till you live next door to a zebra," one of the owners said.
Andrew RossiMarch 31, 2026
State Bans Wy Fresh Farm Near Cheyenne From Selling Certain Meats After Complaint
Wy fresh farm near Cheyenne had its cooler locked and was ordered to stop selling certain meats after a state complaint over its license. The owners argue they’re protected under the Wyoming Food Freedom Act and plan to fight the restriction.
Kate MeadowsMarch 31, 2026